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Pastor Jailed Eight Years For Raping Member’s Wife In Imo
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Justice T. N . Nzeukwu of the Imo State High Court has convicted and sentenced a pastor, Desmond Eke, to eight years imprisonment for raping his church member’s wife.
Eke, the founder of Deliverance Ministry of the Good Shepherd, Umuehieta Avu, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State was found guilty of taking advantage of the woman who had vested so much trust in him.
The convict was tried on three counts that bordered on raping the victim who is also a member of his church and administering a stupefying substance on his victim which made her dizzy and weak.
According to the prosecution counsel, Chioma Emuka, it was while in the dizzy state that Eke took advantage of the woman who woke up to consciousness while he was still inside her.
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Emuka said, “On inquiry on why he had to violate her, the pastor told the 25-year-old woman that his semen is holy enough to deliver her of the marine spirit that was disturbing her.”
While delivering the judgment, Justice Nzeukwu held that Eke was guilty of the offences preferred against him.
The judge convicted Eke on count two of the charge of breaching trust and raping the woman but discharged him on the third count which bordered on inflicting injuries during the rape.
“Since the woman was not completely conscious during the incident, there was no way injuries could result since there was no resistance,“ Justice Nzeukwu held.
Before the sentence, the defence counsel pleaded with the court to temper justice with mercy that his client had been of good behaviour having been present in court throughout the trial without jumping bail.
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He pleaded that instead of a full sentence, his client should be put on probation.
The PUNCH observes that this is the first case to be prosecuted under the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act in the state.
A civil society organisation, Onurube, reported the matter and followed it up to its logical end.
Speaking on the case, the convener of Onurube, Marjorie Ezihe, lauded the court for convicting the pastor.
She believed the conviction would serve as a deterrent to those intending to indulge in such inhuman acts of seeking to have carnal knowledge of women without their consent.
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The Kwara State Fire Service on Saturday recovered the lifeless body of a 43-year-old man who jumped into a well in the Edun area of Ilorin West Local Government Area, following Sallah celebrations.
The deceased, identified simply as Kareem, was said to be under the influence of a hard drug, Synthetic Cannabinoids locally known as ‘Colorado’.
Kareem jumped into the well at Ile Alapo, Edun, shortly after returning from the Eid-el-Kabir prayers on Friday.
In a statement issued on Saturday, by Head of Media and Publicity for the state fire service, Hassan Adekunle, confirmed the recovery of the body.
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According to the statement, “The distress call was received by the Fire Service control room at about 10:29 hours, reporting that a man had fallen into a well,” adding that firefighters were swiftly deployed to the scene, where they successfully retrieved the body.
“The victim, identified as Kazeem, reportedly jumped into the well under the influence of a hard substance known as Colo (Colorado) shortly after returning from Eid prayers.
“The body was handed over to Inspector Babatunde Amos of the C Division Police Station, Ilorin.
“The Ministry awaits formal identification and claim of the body by the victim’s family.”
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Efforts to contact the spokesperson of Kwara Police Command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi was proved abortive unsuccessful, as she did not respond to calls or messages sent to her WhatsApp number as at the time of filing this report.
Meanwhile, the Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Falade Olumuyiwa, expressed sadness over the tragic incident.
He seized the moment to urge residents of the state to steer clear of drug abuse, warning that such habits often lead to devastating consequences.
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NAF Airstrikes Kill Terrorists, Destroy Hideouts In Borno
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14 hours agoon
June 7, 2025By
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The Nigerian Air Force said it has carried out precision airstrikes on key Boko Haram strongholds in Borno State, neutralising several terrorists.
The service also said the airstrikes crippled terrorists logistics infrastructure ahead of the Eid celebrations.
According to a statement on Saturday, by the Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the airstrikes were conducted under Operation HADIN KAI on June 5 and 6, targeting terrorist enclaves in Tumbumma Baba and Chiralia, located in the Southern Tumbuns region of the state.
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The strikes, which he said followed credible intelligence reports, were aimed at structures used by the insurgents for storage and operational coordination.
He noted that Battle Damage Assessments confirmed the neutralisation of several terrorists and the destruction of key logistics structures.
Ejodame said, “In a series of precision airstrikes conducted on 5 and 6 June 2025, the Nigerian Air Force, under Operation HADIN KAI, decimated key Boko Haram hideouts at Tumbumma Baba and Chiralia in the Southern Tumbuns, Borno State.
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“Acting on credible intelligence, NAF aircraft targeted terrorist structures reportedly used for storage and coordination, delivering direct hits and crippling planned attacks aimed at disrupting Eid celebrations.
“Battle Damage Assessments confirmed the neutralisation of several terrorists and the destruction of key logistics structures. This pre-emptive action underscores the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to safeguarding civilian lives and supporting national security objectives.”
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My Wife Poisoned My Food, Attempted To Kill Me ‘Cos I Planned To Marry Another Wife —Husband
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June 7, 2025By
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Grade A Customary Court, Court 2, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has dissolved the wedlock between a couple, Odion and Elohe, on the account of lack of care, constant violence and irreconcilable differences.
Odion stated that Elohe failed in her responsibility towards him.
He explained that his wife showed him no care and was indifferent to his well-being.
The plaintiff said that the defendant was in the habit of abandoning the home for months and failing to give any reasonable explanation on her return.
According to the plaintiff, the defendant became hostile and denied him sex after a revelation in the church that he would take a second wife.
Odion further stated that Elohe attempted to poison him.
He told the court he was no longer interested in their relationship and thus prayed for divorce.
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The plaintiff also requested an order restraining the defendant from threatening or interfering with his private life.
Elohe denied all the allegations brought against her.
She also refused that their marriage be dissolved.
Elohe stated that it was Odion who stopped having sex with her.
She added that she moved out of her matrimonial home after he made her life miserable.
Odion stated, “My marriage to my wife has brought me no joy. I regret marrying her.
“My wife and I met in Lagos.
“She moved in with me after we dated for a while.
“We did not hold a marriage ceremony, and I did not pay her bride price.
“She started misbehaving after we had our first child.
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“My wife would leave home for weeks without my consent and would never bother about how I fared.
“She would return home whenever it pleased her and give explanations that were unreasonable.
“Things got worse between my wife and I after there was a revelation that I was going to take a second wife.
“She started denying me sex and also rained curses on me on daily basis.
“My lord, my wife wishes me dead.
“She deserted me when I took ill and had to go through a surgical operation.
“She was away for a year and two months.
“My wife went as far as telling people that I was dead.
“Elohe did the worst when she attempted to poison me.
“I had stomach ache after I ate the food she prepared and laced with poison.
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“My lord, I no longer wish to stay in marriage with my wife.
“I, therefore, pray this honourable court to put an end to our relationship.
“I further request an order restricting her from threatening and interfering with my private life.” Elohe responded, “I do not agree to divorce.
“I have laboured to raise our children. He can not throw me out now when time is ripe to enjoy the fruit of my labour.
“My husband lied that I denied him s3x. He was the one who stopped having sex with me.”
We always had misunderstandings, but we never fought.
He later moved out of the house.”
Giving judgment, the court president, Mrs O.E. Owoseni, stated that there was no marriage to be dissolved because no customary marriage held between the duo and no bride price was paid. According to her, both were cohabiting.
Owoseni, however, ordered both parties to go their separate ways since the plaintiff was no longer interested in their marriage.
(Tribune)
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